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2015-2016 Jeep Cherokee recall: hatchback/liftgate

Chrysler (FCA Us LLC) reported this safety recall on December 9, 2015. It covers about 32,784 vehicles.

vehicles affected
32,784
reported
Dec 9, 2015
owners notified
Feb 1, 2016
related complaints
119

Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate

What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jeep Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 18, 2015, to September 10, 2015 and equipped with the power liftgate option. In the affected vehicles, water may leak into the Power Liftgate Control Module and result in a high resistance short circuit.
Risk
A short circuit in the module increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the module and connectors for corrosion, replacing the damaged components as necessary. The mastic shield will be removed and the module will be covered with a water shield. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R67. This recall is superseded by the federal safety agency recall 23V‑338.

Recall number 15V826000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 119 complaints about body problems.

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Questions about recall 15V826000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Jeep Cherokee hatchback/liftgate?

Yes. Recall 15V826000, reported on December 9, 2015, covers about 32,784 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V826000?

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the module and connectors for corrosion, replacing the damaged components as necessary. The mastic shield will be removed and the module will be covered with a water shield. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R67. This recall is superseded by the federal safety agency recall 23V‑338.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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